Author: Tessa Lopker

Garlic Shrimp Risotto

WHAT YOU NEED: Shrimp  Arborio Rice Veggie Stock White Wine Trumpett Mushrooms Portabello Mushrooms Yellow Onion Shallot Garlic Parsley Butter Parmesan Reggiano  Seasonings HOW TO MAKE IT: Chop up all the veggies. Add the garlic, yellow onion, and shallot to a medium heat pan. Add the arborio rice for 1-2 minutes. Cook risotto according to […]

Plant-Based Brussel Sprout Nachos

WHAT YOU NEED: Tortilla Chips Brussel Sprouts Avocado Black Beans Pico de Gallo Cashews Nutritional Yeast Jalapeno  Cilantro 1 egg HOW TO MAKE IT: Start by making the plant-based queso. Cook the black beans in a bowl in the microwave. Sautee the Brussel sprouts until crispy and golden. Cook the egg sunny side up. Grab […]

Cauliflower Gnocchi Dinner

WHAT YOU NEED: Cauliflower gnocchi Chicken Sausage ~ I used TJ’s Sweet Apple Yellow Onione  Basil  Harvest grape tomatoes Shallot Garlic  Broccoli  Pesto  HOW TO MAKE IT: Air fry the gnocchi for 15 minutes at 395°. Chop up the veggies and add to the medium heat pan. Add the chicken sausage after 2 minutes of […]

The Munchie Bruv’s Salmon Dish

MY GOOD FRIENDS INSPIRED ME TO MAKE THEIR DISH, SO HERE IS A SHOUTOUT TO BELLA & LANEY FOR BEING SOME AWESOME PEOPLE! Check out their instagram @munchiebruvs! WHAT YOU NEED: 4 oz salmon fillet ⅓ cup of jasmine rice Brussel Sprouts Mushrooms Spinach Green onion TJ’s Spicey Peanut Dressing Sriracha HOW TO MAKE IT: […]

Best Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai

WHAT YOU NEED: Extra firm tofu Spaghetti squash Yellow onion  Red bell pepper Broccoli  Green onion  Ginger Garlic  Nutritional Yeast TJ’s Spicey Peanut Sauce Sriracha  Coconut Aminos Everything But The Bagel Seasoning HOW TO MAKE IT: Roast the spaghetti squash for about 45 minutes in a 375°. Start by pressing your tofu to release all […]

Tzatziki Chicken Bowl

WHAT YOU NEED: 5 oz of chicken ⅓ cup of jasmine rice Roasted chickpeas  Red onion  Grape Tomatoes Cucumber  Olives Feta Tzatziki sauce Lemons HOW TO MAKE IT: Start off by cubing & seasoning your chicken with this plus turmeric.  Add the chicken to a medium-high heat pan and cook for about 5-6 minutes, until […]

Truff Bfast Scramble

WHAT YOU NEED: 2 eggs Spinach  Red Onion Mushrooms Truff Hot Sauce Seasonings HOW TO MAKE IT: Start by cracking the eggs into a bowl and adding the seasonings. Whisk the eggs. Chop up the veggies. Add the veggies to a medium heat pan. Once they have wilted and cooked for about 2-3 minutes, add […]

Easy English Muffin Bfast

This breakfast single-handedly got me through the quarantine mornings in the small dorm room I had in the sorority house. A house that was made for 45 people, but was only occupied by 6 girls got pretty lonely and eerie quick. So here it is: WHAT YOU NEED: Avocado English Muffins 2 eggs Mayo  Salt […]

Hollandaise Sauce

WHAT YOU NEED: 4 egg yolks 1 tablespoon of lemon juice ½ cup of melted butter Cayenne pepper Salt  Pepper HOW TO MAKE IT: Separate the 4 egg yolks and add to the food processor (or blender). Melt the ½ cup of butter. Add the seasonings and lemon juice. Add the butter. Blend together!

Summer Salmon Salad

WHAT YOU NEED: 4 oz salmon (I used the TJ’s salmon burgers) Spinach Kale Brussel Sprout mix Cucumber  Green Onion Avocado Feta Cheese Dijon Mustard Dressing HOW TO MAKE IT: Season the salmon (I use this blend) Heat up a pan on medium heat and add some olive oil. Cook salmon for about 3-4 minutes […]